Coaching Development Program

Program Background

Through the emphasis on the development of coaching skills, basketball technology, leadership development and hands-on coaching experience, CDP has exposed over 300 players to league GMs, coaches and team personnel as viable coaching candidates.

18 members from the last three classes are currently on NBA, G League, or WNBA coaching staffs for the 2024-25 season.

Participant Benefits

Mentorship and guidance from experienced coaches with NBA, collegiate, and international coaching experience

Basketball-related technology training via FastScout, FastDraw, Synergy and SportsCode.

Coaching preparation through the development of practice plans, on-court player development plans, game planning and scouting report presentation.

Hands on coaching experience at NBA and G League pre-draft and player evaluation events.

Professional and leadership development training with an emphasis on networking, communication, resume refinement, interview preparation, and self identity and skills development.

Networking Opportunities with league and team front office personnel.

Access to the NBCA Coaching Database to create a coaching profile accessible to team decision makers.

Integration into NBA Coaches Equality Initiative (CEI) programs and events.

Program Timeline

November 11: Application Launch

November 22: Application Deadline

Mid-December: Virtual Program Tip-Off

December 18: G League Winter Showcase Shadowing and Networking (select participants)

January: Virtual Trainings Begin

April - May: Hands on Coaching Opportunities (select participants)

Late August: Program Concludes

Notable Program Alumni

For the 2024-25 NBA and G League season, 41 program alums are on team coaching staffs or in front office positions. In addition to the countless others who are continuing their coaching journey at the collegiate and high school levels, CDP trains its participants for a career in coaching well beyond the program. Here are some of our notable program alumni.

Mery
Andrade

2019 Participant
Assistant Coach/Player Development, Toronto Raptors

Hilton Armstrong

2021 Participant
Assistant Coach, Santa Cruz Warriors

Vin
Baker

2016 Participant
Assistant Coach, Milwaukee Bucks

Daniel
Ewing

2022 Participant
Scout, Los Angeles Lakers

Terrel Harris

2023 participant, Player Development Coach, Philadelphia 76ers

Pooh Jeter

2022 Participant
Assistant GM, Rip City Remix & Player Development Coach, Portland Trailblazers

Wesley Johnson

2021 Participant
Player Development Coach, Los Angeles Clippers

Jia Perkins

2023 Participant
Assistant Coach, Salt Lake City Stars

Beno
Udrih

2019 Participant
Head Coach Wisconsin Herd

Jerry Stackhouse

2014 Participant, Assistant Coach, Golden State Warriors

Jawad Williams

2022 Participant
Assistant Coach/Player Development, Sacramento Kings

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Requirements

1. Current or former NBA, WNBA or G League player
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2. Macbook Laptop Computer with the following Software requirements:
• Apple MacOS
• 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 or greater
• 16GB RAM or greater
• Discrete Radeon Pro graphics card
• 512GB hard drive storage or more
• Microsoft Office

Overview

Program Background

Participant Benefits

Program Timeline